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Tho Way. Of nahx Elephan,s.

How the young elephants in the large
herds escape from being crushed is some
thing OF q mystery, IS they are almost
continually in motion; but when herd is
alarmed the young almost Immediately
disappear. A close observer would see
that each baby was trotting along directly
beneath its mother, sometimes between
her fore legs.
On the march. when little elephant is
born in h herd, thcy stop day or two to
allow it time to exercise its little limbs
and gain strength. and then they precs
on. tho mothers and babies in front, the
old tuskers following in the rear, but
ready to rush forward mt the i,rst alarm.
When rocky or hilly places are reached,
the little one are helped up by the moth
ers, who push them from behind and in
various ways; but when Il river has to be
forded or swum, u comcal sight ensues.
The stream may he very rapid and
rough, as the Indian rivers often are after
a rain, and at such place the babies
would hardly be able to keep up with the
rest; 80 the mothers and fathers help
them. At first all plunge boldly in--both
young and old--and when the old ele-
plants reach deep water, where they have
tc swim, the young scramble upon their
backs and sit astride. sometimes two be-
ing seen in this position. But the very
young elephants often require q little
more care and attention, SO they arc held
either upon the tusks of the father or
grasped in the trunk Of the mother, and
held over or just at the surface of the
water. Such a sight is q curious one, to
say the least-the great elephants almost
hidden beneath the water, here and there
young one seemingly walking on the
water, resting upon q submerged back,
or held aloft while the dark waters roar
below.--C. F. Holder in st. Nicholas.
The times., 1887-12-09
Wntcr Power in a nIIno.

AT the Comstock silver mines in vir-
ginia City mining science has reached its
highest point, according to San Fran
cisco newspaper, which says that thero
they carry water down vertical shaft
to the depth Of 1,700 feet, and then gear
it back to tho surface, running the gigan-
tic mills by the 1,700 foot pressure.
When tho plan was suggested to engi-
ncers of Europe they laughed at it; but
now it's proved success, and furnishes
q power immeasurably greater and
cheaper than anything hitherto applied in
mining. g.-New York Sun.
The times., 1887-12-09
"cleonatra,s Needle.

Though we hear little about it nova
days, yet monolith called Cleopatra s
Needle is regarded as one of the sights of
New York by country visitors. Every
day throngs from the country go to the
park to see this relic of the past, and the
great majority Of them express disap-
pointment after looking at it. 1t is one
Of the first questions which country visit
ors hear when they get back to their
homes: "Did you see Cleopatra's Needle
when you were in New York?"-New
York Sun.
The times., 1887-12-09
Photograph of the sun.

It's singular fact photograph of a
sun or star taken through the big tele-
scope recently constructed at Cleveland
for the Lick observatory gives view of
the heavenly object much clearer and
more distinct than that seen by the naked
eye in looking through the powerful in
str1ment. New York Evening World.
The times., 1887-12-09
Tho ..vomitine' Center, ,,

Professor Tunias, a European physiolo-
gist. has shown that vomiting is the re-
suit of irritation of space in the medulla
oblongata about one-fifth of an inch long
and onc-twclfth wide, and believes that
the brains of ruminants, rodents and
other non.vomiting animals lack this
vomiting center. "-Arkansaw Traveller.
The times., 1887-12-09

] offer my farm of 80 acres, situated 81
miles north of Main street on Mulberry
street. Owosso, for sale, and also milk
route of five years standing. For terms,
enquire of |. PRINCE,
OwossO.
The times., 1887-12-09
$50 90
Wanted.

A male teacher for four months term
OF school. Apply Immediately TO A. b.
Crane, Director OF School Dist No, 7,
Rush.
The times., 1887-12-09
For Sale.

Three good dwelling houses in desirable
localities for sale cheap. For terms en-
quire of l.. EGoULD.
The times., 1887-12-09
For Sale.

Two vacant lots for sale, one lot situa.ed
on Oliver street and Que on Hickory street.
Enquire of l.. E. GOULD.
The times., 1887-12-09

CSC an acher, Teeth extracted.I
2sc. III. B. PETERSON, Dentist.
The times., 1887-12-09

Christian and Loring will give
lway to their customers the second
day of Jan. 1888, five beautiful pres
ents, 10 wit:
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

BIZ Nye, in Boston Globe
A band of robbers, II ia said, tried
TO rob train bound North from Flor
ida, three years sgo, aud although
they met with some rasisistanee, that
was about an they did meet with.
One robher got package of hea
powder, a 5et Of false teeth and
chestnut bell
Another secured a white vest, a abaf-
faio eyercoat and a small wet alligator.
He did not know that La bad secured
the alligator until two hours asterward,
when a look Of pain came over bis
face, and one Of his companions re-
moved him from the small alligator,
which, II seems, had become very
much attached to the robber BY means
Of the brow Of bis pants. (The eman's
pants | mean.
Another got diary for '7s, an aud
ophone and truss.
Still another got cigar case,
spectacle case and case Of smallpox.
In my opinion a man Is fool who
will sit up nights and lose bis Feat in
order TO rob trains wheh he can 90 TO
Congress and get 10 his little work on
the surplus. Yours truly,
BILL NYE.
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sntIsfnotorr ColInteral.
San francisco Wasp.

San francisco Wasp.
The other morning as the janitor Of
a bank not very far from the Palace
opened the door he was surprised to
observe three rather tired-looking cit
izens seated on the steps, the centre
one Of whom held sealed envelope
carefully in sight of his companions.
"Want to make a deposit gentle
men 7" asked the cashier, who shortly
arrived. "Step inside"
"No. l want to negotiate loan,"
SAID the man with the envelope, "and
there amt minute to lose. I want
$4,000 quicker'n Hades can scorch a
feather"
"What collaterals have you-Gov-
ernment ?" inquired the bank official.
Government nothin'. Pve got
something that beats four'per-cent all
hollow. You see I've been sitting in
poker game across the street, and
there's over $4,000 in the pot. There
are three or four pretty strong hands
out, and as I've every cent in the cen
ter, the boys have given me thirty
minutes to raise a stake on my hand.
It's in this envelope. Just look at it,
but don't give il away to these gentle.
men. They're in the game, and came
along to see l don't monkey with the
cards" .....
"But, my dear sir" said che cashier,
who had quietly opened the envelope
and found II to contain four kings and
an ace, "this is entirely irregulaF--wo
don't lend money on cards."
"Bpt you amt going to see me
raised out on a hand like that" whis-
pered the pokerist. "These fellows
think I'm bluffing, and / can just
clean cut the whole gang. You see,
we amt playing fushes, so Eve got
'em right in the door"
Cant help it, sir Never heard Of
such thiug,h said the cashier, and
the disappointed applicant and friends
drifted sadly ont. On the corner they
met the banks president, who was
himself just from quiet little all
night game at the Union They ex-
planned the case again, and the next
moment the superior officer darted
into the bank, seized bag of TWEEN
ties, and followed tho trio. In about
len minutes he returned with the bag
and an extra handful of twentios,
WHICH he flung on the counter.
aHere, credit $500 to interest ac.
count" he said to the cashier, aWhy,
| thought you had more business snap,
sir. Ever play poker p
"No, sir"
"Ah thought not-thought not. If
you did you'd know what good collat-
eFal was. Remember that in future
four kings and an ace, Aushes barred,
are always good in this institution for
our entire assets, siF--our entire as
sets,n
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So you would like 10 assist nle in
the editing Of the paper saia the
country editor to an apPlieant for
situation. Are yoa able 10 write
editorialsl"
al think / am
"Suppose you were to get into q
dispute, as we sometimes do with ouF
contemporary overthe way, how would
you begin an article replying to an at
tack upon usP
~ would begin this way: Our
goulish besotted neighbor, true to his
miserable and groyelling instinct, has
been prowling around the charnelhouse
Of bis imagination aud among the
fotid, foul and reiuetant filth"
"That viii do" said the editor,
grasping the applicants hand, and
giving il a hearty shake. Hang up
your hat and sit down, You are just
the man | WANT
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09
EASTER MORM.

Ere yet the shadowy moUntain-tops
Were silvered with the light,
Or of the lilies slipped the drops
Won from the dewy night ..
Ere yet the mornings incense curled
Der the glimmering Galilee,
The grave had yielded to the world
Its awful mystery.
Through all the night the pallId stars
Watched trembling o'er the tomb,
And 0livet wrapped all its scars
Deep In the fragrant gloom
The world one instant held its breath,
When from the flashing Heaven
Gods angel swept, more strong than death
And Deaths dark bonds we're riven.
Forth from the sepulchre's embrace
Behold the Conqueror come
o morning sun, unvail thy face
o earth, no more be dumb
From century to century
The pecan now shall ring
o, Grave, where is thy victory
o, Death, where is thy sting
James .. Kenyon, In Current.
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St. Landry Democrat.


St. Landry Democrat.
Those who enter land under the
timber culture act, arc required to
plant q certain number of acres in
trees; and all who have homes in tho
prairie, need trees for shade and for
fuel. Two methods are usually re-
sorted to, to have growing trees; one,
to plow the ground and plant the
seed the other, 10 dig them mp in the
woods and transplant them. For China
and fig trees, and others but forest
trees, It is necessary that the soil
should be prepared; but forest trees,
like walnnts, pecans and oaks, will
grow when transplanted in the turf,
though large percentage die. In
either case, il is absolutely necessary
that live stock, even hogs, should be
kept away from them, The trees
therefore must be planted, or trans.
planted, in an enclosure, where no
animals are admitted, or each tree
must be boxed mp.
But there is another, and q simpler,
cheaper and more certain way, TO
grow forest trees. Prairie land, If not
already covered With tall grass, will
soon be SO, ii enclosed so as to be pro,
tected from the cattle. All the labor
necessary TO have a forest in few
years, is to take acnrns, walnnts and
pecans, and the seed of any other
forest trees, and scatter them over the
ground the spring rains will cause
them to spront and grow, and scarcely
one will fail to make tree, The grass
on the ground viii be sufficient COW
eripg for the seed If il is desired to
have them IN rows, step-drop the seed
by d line Of three stakes, making two
or three times as many rows, and
dropping the seed as many times
thicker in the rews, than arc required
for stand after the trees mature
they can be cut out for fuel after.
wards. 10 regard to this, We know
whereof We speak, from experience
and those who have to grow con,
siderable number Of trees, viii Save
time, trouble, expense, and much dis
appointment, by adopting this method
The only expense and labor involved
Is the fence, and securing and dis
tributing the seed oyer the gronpd,
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what Tsae alerIs win no.

The unprecedented sale Of BesoAse's 5
German Syrap within a few years,
has astonished the world. Ii Is with
out doubt the safest and best remedy
ever discovered for the speedy and
effectual cure Of Coughs, Colds and
the severest Lung Troubles. II acts
on an entirely different principle from
the usual prescription given By Physi-
clans, as It does not dry up q Cough
and leave it in the sYstem, bat on the
contrary remOveA the cause ot the
trouble, heala tho parts affected and
leaves them in a purely healthy con-
dition. A bottle kept il the house FOR
use when these diseases make their
appearance, will save doctor bills and
a long spell Of serious illness. A trial
will convince you Of these facts, Il Ia
positively sold BY all druggists and
general dealers ID the land, Price rs
cents, large bottles,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Piles are frequently preceded by a sense Of
weight In the back, loins and lower part Of
the abdomen, causing the patient TO suppose
he has some affection of the kidneys or neigh
boring organs. At times, symptoms Of indi-
gestion are present, flatulencY, uneasiness Of
the stomach, etc. A moisture like perspira-
ton, producing very dlsagreeable itching,
after getting warm. is a common attendant.
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at
once to the application of DR.. Bosanko's 3 Pile
Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the Tumors, allayiDg the
intense itching, and effecting permanent
cure. Price 50 cents. Address The DR.. BO-
sanco Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by MN.
MEYER.
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Now mns FafGIa.

I had been troubled all winter with
cold and pain in the chest and got no
relief from remedies recommended by
Druggists and Physicians, 1.-THE same
time was advertising DIR, Bosank0's
Cough and Lung Syrup. / had little
faith but thought to Try it as last re-
sort, now I believe even more than they
tell me of its curative qualities. From
the News, Elizabethtown, Ky.l Sold
BY WM MEYER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09
Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, furniture dealer, of
Columbus. Ga, tells his experience
thus For three years have tried ev-
cry remedy ON the market for Stomach
and Kidney Disorders, but got no relief
until l used Electric Bitters. Took Ave
bottles and am now enred, and think
Electric BitteFs the best Blood Purifier
in the world" Major A. B. Reed, of
West Liberty, KY, nsed Electric Bit
ters for an old standing Kidney afee-
tion and says "Nothing has ever
done me so much good as Electric Bit
ters." Sold at so cents a bottle by Dr..
W. A. KNAPP.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Gov. MCEKERY has issued procla-
nation relative to the Colored Peoples
State Fair, to be held at New Orleans,
beginning on Nov. next, requesting
the parish authorities to assist them
in making parish exhibits. He also
requests railroads to grant special
rates, and announces that an interstate
military drill will be organized to in
crease the attractions. He also re-
quests the generous favor and liberal
support of all citizens Of Louisiana.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09


Those who say they would vote for
Republican rather than for such and
sach man for Governor If he is nom,
mated By the Democracy, were not
trained ii the same kind of Democratic
school that we were, and they were
certainly asleep during The Republican
regime in Louisiana. We know samc
very nice and honest men who arc Re-
pnblieans, but none of them win ever
receive our vote for political office,
even though there should Be no Dem
ocratic nominee ii tic field We are
one of the many Democrats who sill
stick 10 the regular ticket nominated
BY our party, whether We are pleased
with the nominees or not; and II will
weaken the candidate of those who
make such assertions with al simon
pure, dyed-in.ihe-weal Democrats
every time they heay them mada.--
| BienviIle New Era.
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who Weulan's DE An RdIaor :

An exchange gets at the matter in
pretty good shape when il says: q IL
is the editors duty 10 speak Of bis
town as the loveliest place beneath
heavens blue arch, Speak Of the de-
ceased citizen as a fallen oak when he
dies Of the iimjams Call man a
prominent and influential citizen when
he knows he is the best poker player
in the town. Speak Of . little street
Arab 10 q bright eyed urchia on the
road to fame. q bia-faoted. red headed,
newly married woman a. The beautiful
and accomplished bride. Call a man
who has 4 few dusty bolts 81 calico
aud soldiers blue coat an expe,
rieneed and prosperous dry goods mer,
chant. Call 4 lawyer ! loading light
of whom the profession ought To be
proud when he knows him TO Be on
ordinary pettifoggeF. Who wouldn't
DO an editorP
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

sIF tie Interstate Commerce bill
could be readily and clearly defined z
says the N0rilWestyn LsimbermaR,
e its evil effect on the trade and bust
,sasa &c sbe eatintrv gauld be less than
jt viii Be since there is prospect y
almost integmiusbIe complications IA
applying the law. The prospect i thal
Wien ne courts take bed of disputed
cases iheFe viii be no end of lisiga.
aon. This viii cause dislfqst Of tlle
outcome, apa destroy tbe confidence
of business men. i5ui ihe country q
fH for aa ibeFa IS ne ether 0ey bq'
~ eafk 9qb ihs Plgilsl9 e vas 4
ie NE Teal iat E ai
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BuclrIeu's Arnica saIVe.

The Best SalVe in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhenm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin Ernp.
tions. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required, 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
For sale by Dr.. W. A. KNAPP.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

There is secret in building towns
not understood by everyone. Do you
know what il is 4 If yon don't you
can solve the problem in the following
manner, Take two town sites, let
one be a beautiful location, with all
the natural advantages possible, and
the other possessing none Of these.
Take 500 old fogles and misers, men
who do not believe ii adYertisingr
men who do not believe in giving
capitalists anything for risking their
money, bat on the contrary 70 freeze
oateyeryoRe who shows any prosperity
and put on the good site, Then
take 200 good, live energetic, get-up-
and get sort Of fellows, who meyer let
an opportunity pass TO advertise them
selves and their town, who believe in
progress and keeping up with the
times, aud put them on the poor towT
site, and then watch these two town
for fYe years. DO this and you vii
have solved the problem Of snecesslH
town building. The pFogreas bein
made IN Kansas towns Is somethln
wonderful. There seems 10 be q Fae
going on a 10 which shall lead ~
procession Dali, sleepy tawna shout
wake ap and strip for lhe raeei of Ihe
WI pc rFei iasasssFy5S
ll(kaa.l ! Dem0egah
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Iberia sugar-Bowl.

Iberia sugar-BoWl,
As il is now time for cultivation,
the fruit trees should not be neglected.
The cultivation that you would give
to cotton, is just az good as can be
given to young trees, A good, careful
man, with slow, strong horse Or
mule, and Ball plow, makes q good
team to work among young trees. We
prefer Ball Plow to any we have ever
tried, to work among small OF large
trees, as 1t will turn a furrow II itruns
only one inch deep, which other plows
will not do, Shallow plowing is what
is wanted for young trees, one to two
inches is deep enough, and this depth
should be kept fine and mellow, to
make the trees grow well.
When trees get to bearing size, Ill
trained with low heads, which is the
best,) the pillow should not be run
nearer than three or four feet from
The trees, and the space left in the row
worked off clean with a hoe, We pre-
fer working broad space in the row
of bearing trees with a hoe, as the
ground viii remain clean longer than
If plowed, besides the ground will
pack down hard and leave less chance
for insects to barboF.
Insects may be destroyed by pulling
ali the trash and little Of the dirt
away from the trees late in the fall,
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-"J. W. Davidson, of Evergreen.
Ala, says, for years / have been trou-
bled with Ague and Dumb Chills, my
whole system was impFegnated with
Malaria in its most malignant form,
three boxes ef Morse'a Ague Magnets
thoroughly cured me, at cost of fifty
cents per box, when had expended
hundreds of dollars with physicians. i"
For sale by WM MEYER, Lake Charles,
Ia.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Gentlemen Please ship as at once
two more gross Of your wonderful chill
and malaria remedy, il gives universal
satisfaction and Is the best seller We
have ever had, because Il does al YOU
claim for it, Yours truly, 2. w. TAE
IoR, Jefferson, Texas.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Use DR.. Gums Liver Pills for Saliow
Complexion, RImples on Tbs Face and
BiIliousRess. Never sickens or gripes.
Only one for dose. Regular size box
Is, "a cents. Sold by WM MEYER,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Chang Jen Hoon, the Chinese Min
lister at Washington, wears blHe silk
over a pettIcoat of white brOcade, and
sports big diamond in a button on
bis black cap.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

A preacher shall never have but one
lick at me when he points out any
thing that ! am doing that is iRcon-
slsteRt with my Christian profession.
--San Jones.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09
A Captains Fortunate Dis
GOVePW.

Capt. Coleman, schooner Weymouth,
plying between Atlantic City and N. Y,
had been troubled with cough so that
he was unable to sleep. and was induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. It not only gave him
instant relief, bat allayed the extreme
soreness in his breast. His children
were similarly affected and a single
dose had the same happy effect. Dr.
Kings New Discovery is now the stand
ard remedy in the Coleman household
and on board the schooner Free trial
bottles of this Standard Remedy at DIR.
W. A. KVAPP's Drug Store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Ap electric WhippiHg apparatus hAs
beea proposed III 90 ipgenlgs Al's
Wa eiqima for hls iagea'loa WY =
will ipiliet the neesssls5 f#in li49i,t
leaeiae ib6se hnPleasanf nefEs Nlaie'l
sfe w8at Aa pf1#e anel qasl9g Ms
aei ougeriH ef tbs asil tes
selpolAo
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

A lady had some goods sent home
marked c. o. D, A little nine-year.
old girl excIaimed: 81 know what C.
o. D. means! Call on dad" Which
was singnIarIY near the mark.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Strong salt water win stay the col
oFs Of prints Or any wash goods.
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We have the Atlantic slope, the
Pacific slope, the Gulf slope, but the
Canada slope seems to be the most
prominent one before the public just
ak DFpgenf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-04-09

Ra RaO lest BREssHp E5t fNG, 1St,
" her huussf cag9 $50 seaa reas6
..5sssls.ss IL s. d 5iai tlidlissf Apply e.